Maidstone, human settlement in Maryland, United States of America
Maidstone is a historic plantation house in Owings, Maryland, standing on land that dates back to the 1700s. The building shows construction methods of that era with its sloped roof, front and back porches, and wooden outbuildings that remain visible on the grounds.
The oldest parts of the house date to 1751, though a brick in one chimney bears the date 1678. The property passed through several owners including the Chew family for more than 60 years, then Thomas and Wilhelmina, and eventually the Childs family through marriage.
The site sits in a quiet rural setting surrounded by fields and trees, making it easy to explore at a leisurely pace. Plan time to walk around the house and historic outbuildings scattered across the plantation grounds.
A brick in one chimney bears the date 1678, predating the main house itself, likely salvaged from earlier structures. This detail shows how colonial craftspeople reused and recycled materials rather than building entirely anew.
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